I would think that would cut both ways. With no guns, the Americans cannot defend themselves (even if only from each other), with guns terrorists have easier access.

But then the WTC bombers used utility knives, and McVeigh used a homemade bomb.

Personally, I wouldn't mind a push for more deputies and law enforcement so that we had more controlled guns on the streets where they might come in handy. I wouldn't necessarily want to see armed civilians walking around...I...ah have seen the neighbors and those people in particular really shouldn't have those guns.